4_2 Google Custom Search
This custom search engine entitled "Presidential Portrait Paintings" is for a specific project described below. It would be appropriate for a secondary level U.S. history class wanting to integrate art and could be done individually, in pairs or as a group.
Description: Pick a portrait painting of a U.S. President to evaluate. What is your initial reaction to the painting? What does the portrait tell you about that President? How was the President portrayed? Using this custom search engine, research his presidency, the artist who painted the portrait, and art critiquing tips. Then complete a final reflection. What was the artist's intent? Was the President portrayed accurately? Based on your research and what you know about that President, did the artist do a good job? Why? If you said no, what would you have done differently?
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4_2 Google Custom Search
This custom search engine entitled "Presidential Portrait Paintings" is for a specific project described below. It would be appropriate for a secondary level U.S. history class wanting to integrate art and could be done individually, in pairs or as a group.
Description: Pick a portrait painting of a U.S. President to evaluate. What is your initial reaction to the painting? What does the portrait tell you about that President? How was the President portrayed? Using this custom search engine, research his presidency, the artist who painted the portrait, and art critiquing tips. Then complete a final reflection. What was the artist's intent? Was the President portrayed accurately? Based on your research and what you know about that President, did the artist do a good job? Why? If you said no, what would you have done differently?
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